N build news

Here are some recent news articles related to building and construction:

Residential

  1. New York City to Require Solar Panels on New Buildings: The New York City Council has passed a bill requiring new buildings to install solar panels, making it the first city in the United States to do so. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Housing Prices Soar in Major US Cities: A new report from Zillow shows that housing prices have increased by 10% or more in major US cities such as San Francisco, Seattle, and Denver. (Source: Zillow)
  3. Modular Construction Gains Popularity: Modular construction, which involves building homes in a factory and assembling them on-site, is gaining popularity due to its speed and cost-effectiveness. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)

Commercial

  1. Amazon to Build New Headquarters in Virginia: Amazon has announced plans to build a new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, which will create 25,000 jobs and bring in $2.5 billion in investment. (Source: The Washington Post)
  2. Google to Build New Data Center in Ohio: Google has announced plans to build a new data center in Columbus, Ohio, which will create 100 jobs and bring in $600 million in investment. (Source: Columbus Business First)
  3. Skyscraper Construction Boom in Dubai: Dubai is experiencing a skyscraper construction boom, with over 100 high-rise buildings currently under construction. (Source: The National)

Infrastructure

  1. US Infrastructure Spending to Increase: The US government has announced plans to increase infrastructure spending by $2 trillion over the next decade, which will create millions of jobs and improve the country's infrastructure. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. New York City to Invest in Subway Upgrades: New York City has announced plans to invest $40 billion in subway upgrades over the next five years, which will improve the city's aging subway system. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. California to Invest in High-Speed Rail: California has announced plans to invest $77 billion in a high-speed rail project, which will connect Los Angeles and San Francisco. (Source: The Los Angeles Times)

Sustainability

  1. Green Building Certification Grows: The number of buildings certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program has grown by 20% in the past year, indicating a growing trend towards sustainable building practices. (Source: USGBC)
  2. Solar Power Becomes Cheaper: The cost of solar power has decreased by 70% in the past decade, making it more competitive with fossil fuels. (Source: Bloomberg)
  3. Building Codes to Improve Energy Efficiency: The International Code Council has announced plans to update building codes to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. (Source: ICC)

I hope you find these news articles interesting!